The Hokage Of The League

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"Talking"

'Thinking'

"Kyuubi Talking"

"Foreign Language"

(Jutsu Translation)

Chapter 3: Meeting the Bat Family (Revised)

For the past few days now, Naruto's fight against Metallo had been the talk of the town or worldwide news to be more exact. More people had taken notice of the new hero now that he seemed to display Meta-Human like abilities. Reporters did manage to capture the footage of his fight in Metropolis, giving everyone their first good look at the hero.

"In recent news it appears that the new hero on the block has finally showed the tell-tale signs of a Meta-Human's abilities. Reporters over on the scene in Metropolis were unable to get an interview with the Hokage as he had disappeared shortly after his confrontation with Metallo. Fortunately they were able to get an interview with the two Metropolis heroes who had contact with the man in question. The interview will be played after we come back, as well as a clear image of the Hokage's appearance…"

A figure in the shadows paused the monitor before bringing up the video of Naruto fighting Metallo in his Hokage garb. The figure examined each and every detail of Naruto's appearance, fighting style, abilities and very behavior during the fight. The figure in question was currently wearing a grey jumpsuit of unknown material and covered it with a jet black cape that was connected to his cowl which resembled a bat.

Another figure stood behind the man resembling a bat. This man wore blue tights that held a 'S' in a shield on his chest, as well as a long red cape that was slung over his wide shoulders. The figure was Superman and he had just come back from a quick trip to Metropolis to make sure if Kara and Steel were okay after the events with Metallo and Livewire.

"So did you find anything on him yet?"

Without removing his calculating eyes from the screen he replied to Superman. "The man shows exceptional skill and inhuman like reflexes, as well as mastery in forms of martial arts. I analyzed the knife he first threw to distract Metallo." The monitor zoomed in on Naruto's kunai.

"You may notice the knife as a weapon once used from Ninja's back in the old times; the kunai. The tag attached to its handle has some form of ancient Japanese writing on it that my computers have failed to decipher which could mean the writing is in some type of mystic arts language. All we know is that the tag has the capability of exploding like dynamite once burnt. What's unusual though is that he was able to pierce Metallo's armor with only those trench knives. I've analyzed what it's made of and the results came back positive as basic metal which makes no sense considering how dense and resilient Metallo's armor is. It shouldn't have been possible for it to even so much as scratch him."

Both men noticed something strange about the trench knives when the Hokage used them to slice the street pole. "Do you see the faint outline of energy that's surrounding the trench knives when he cuts the pole?" Superman asked.

"Hmm, it's possible that he coats the knives with some form of energy to increase their cutting potential. There's also the moment where he uses this same energy to heal Supergirl's injuries, and again when he forms the swirling ball of energy to carve into Metallo's chest." The video screen displayed the scene of when Naruto put his hands over Kara's back. Her injuries were healed in mere moments, followed by the clip of the Rasengan (Spiraling Sphere).

"If I meet up with him, and I have a feeling I will, I'll see if I can scan any energy readings he may emit. Until then we don't know what sort of other powers he may possess, or if he's really a villain posing as a hero.

Batman or 'Bruce Wayne' didn't quite trust this new arrival. Though that was to be expected, as he never trusted anyone without knowing what they were capable of and what their motives were. Even then he had trusting issues. The only people that he could even say knew the real him were his faithful butler Alfred, Superman, the bat family, and a few of his close friends/allies.

Superman held his chin in thought. On one hand he was grateful for the fact that the Hokage had saved Kara, but on the other hand nobody really knew too much about who he was, where he came from, or what were the full limits of the powers he truly possessed. The man was a total mystery, there just wasn't info on him to decide if he was a true threat or not. Though for some reason Kara seemed to believe him to be a good person, and for now that was good enough for Clark. He'd give this new hero the benefit of the doubt if he ever met him. Maybe he could potentially become a future ally.

XxX

In a secret location far from Gotham…

Meanwhile another mysterious group was reviewing the data on Naruto. The group was funded by the Government to collect any data on every vigilante, super hero, villain, or meta-human that posed a threat to human society. Anything to give 'normal' humans an edge or a chance to fight back at any threats they deemed worthy of notice. Once all the members of the group had gathered, the meeting had begun.

"So another Meta-Human has cropped up huh? That's not abnormal considering new ones tend to appear every now and then. Why has this one warranted such attention?"

"This one may be different. So far we haven't been able to track him or find his base of operations, if he even has one. He's definitely been trained well in stealth and infiltration to have avoided us so far."

"You have my attention… and what of his other abilities?"

One of the figures brows furrowed in slight irritation. "Currently we know very little of his abilities and how they work, other than what we've seen and heard from footages and eye witnesses. Though, we have been able to determine that whenever he uses his abilities he emits faint traces of an unknown source of energy from his body."

Another figure, this one wore a General's uniform brought up the picture of Naruto when he poured chakra into his trench knives. The figures could see a faint blue outline of energy around the blades. Another was when Naruto formed a Rasengan and shoved it into Metallo's chest.

"So far, he's shown capabilities of using this energy to not only power his techniques, but utilize them in more than just combat." The video changed to where Naruto healed Kara.

"Hmm, he could either become a significant threat to us in the future or we could have him join us. Make sure to keep watch of his progress, and also keep track of any other abilities he can use. I want someone to analyze that energy source; maybe we can replicate it to our advantage."

"My sentiments exactly; this meeting is adjourned." With that each person began to leave to review the data they had collected on the Hokage.

XxX

High in the buildings of Gotham City, a lone figure sat eating a cup of warm ramen noodles with a large smile on his face. After the events in Metropolis, Naruto had gone into hiding in the city, to escape the chaos that followed in the form of reporters.

'Mmmm it's been way too long since I had ramen, the god of all foods!' Naruto thought as he swung his feet over the edge of the building like a toddler.

Kurama resisted the urge to face palm at Naruto's behavior. Just when he thought the boy was beginning to mature somewhat, he brings back his childish tendencies. Though, he must admit that he liked the way Naruto had avoided revealing his identity, especially from those damn awful reporters. They were like cockroaches, no matter how you avoided them, they always came back. Some had even tried to give him and his tenant a bad rep which nearly caused the Kyuubi to want to rip their throats off. Unfortunately for him, Naruto was stern on his stance at not killing anyone without good reason, even if that was a good enough reason for Kurama to kill someone.

Though that was beside the point, there was a bigger issue at hand. "So what are gonna do about that organization that your spy network found. It's confirmed that they actually exist now that we spotted some of their agents trying to spy on us."

Naruto slurped the last of his noodles and soup before replying to Kurama. "Well now that we know their mobilizing and trying to gather more Intel on us, it's best if we keep a lookout for more of them."

Kurama grumbled in agreement closing that topic and switching to another. "Agreed, now what are we doing here again exactly?"

Naruto shrugged, "No particular reason really. I guess I just wanted to see if Gotham was really as corrupt as my spy network had said. Besides, maybe we'll get see how the Batman and his entourage operate. I did find it a shame that I didn't get to see Superman, although seeing Supergirl more than made up for it" he said the last part with a grin as he remembered the pretty blond.

However his daydream was broken when the horrific smell of smog and cigarettes infiltrated Naruto's nose, much to his disgust as he plugged his nose. "Though, I'm starting to regret that decision. This city has way too much pollution for my taste. I don't know how these people live in it every day. "

Kurama couldn't help but agree. Even though he detested the Shinobi to an extent, at least they kept the air clean and untainted, whereas this place was like a living dump of trash and contamination.

Naruto reached into his ninja pouch, pulling out a small black book labeled 'Bingo Book'. Ever since his fight with Metallo, he had begun collecting more data on the more dangerous criminals and master minds of this world's inhabitants on file. The principal was similar to how the ninja back in the Elemental Nations recorded any rogue ninjas into a Bingo book, or how this world's FBI Most Wanted list was done.

"I'm still curious as to why you seemed interested in that one particular girl you looked up."

Kurama wasn't kidding either since after the fight with Metallo, Naruto stayed hidden in Metropolis while secretly gathering information on all known super villains. The list included Metallo, Livewire, Parasite, Toyman, Bizarro and others.

However there was on super villain that got Naruto's interest. It was a super villain by the name of Volcana where surprisingly despite her name she didn't have lava based powers, but she did have fire based powers which nearly burned just as hot. She was a very attractive young woman who was likely in her early to late twenties. He had read that she was a thief who stole and had fought against Superman where strangely enough she disappeared for a long period of time and wasn't seen again until a few short months later where she started her crime spree again.

Naruto didn't know why but something about her interested him and it wasn't just because she was smocking hot in every sense of the word both figuratively and literally. After digging through her files more, he was surprised to find out how little of information there was on her background. In fact, it was almost as if her past had been erased. Naruto had a hunch that there was some possible pain or bad experience she had gone through in her life that made her the criminal she is, and it involved the events from her mysterious past. Either way he planned to eventually begin a search for her to see if he can speak to her.

"Just curious is all." Naruto finally responded to the fox, who eventually dropped the topic.

There were quite a few crazies that were sanctioned from Gotham, especially this man who called himself the Joker. I mean that guy was just bat-shit crazy; he practically defined the term itself. The only person that Naruto could compare him to was Orochimaru, and even that was stretching it a little. Never in his life did he think someone could actually compare to Orochimaru's creepiness, and he would always spit crap out from his mouth that seemed inhumanly impossible.

While Naruto did admire and respect Batman's determination to never kill anyone at any cost, Naruto thought it was also slightly fool hardy. At the very least Arkum Asylum should have made sure that he was securely locked up. It seemed like whenever Joker was sent to the Asylum, he would always somehow escape and cause more chaos to the people of Gotham. There were just some people in this world that didn't deserve to live, and the Joker was one of them. He could still remember all the death that Madara had caused before he finally managed to kill him for good.

Recently in Gotham news, there was a rumor that Poison Ivy may have teamed up with Harley Quinn again and were causing trouble for Batman and his apprentices Batgirl and Robin. Naruto made sure to keep a lookout for anything out of place.

Naruto repositioned himself into a crossed legged position with his hands cupped together in a meditative stance. Naruto had to give his most absolute focus to draw the necessary Senjutsu (Natural Energy) chakra to go into Sage mode. Though that was increasingly more difficult, considering where he was right now. All the factories and pollution in the city were interfering with his gathering of Nature Chakra.

When Naruto reopened his eyes, his pupils became golden slitted horizontal boxes with a reddish-orange pigmentation surrounding the edges of his eyes.

After a minutes of siphoning through the polluted crap in the air that somewhat interfered with his sensing abilities, Naruto checked the people's population for anything that seemed abnormal or out of place… and boy was there. Gotham seemed to be coaxed in a dark and negative aura around it that made Naruto feel uncomfortable with his surroundings.

Off a few buildings nearby his location, he felt a disturbance in the force- I mean chakra signatures. Though, it didn't necessarily give a feeling of negativity. Naruto stood up and took off in to the area of the disturbance.

XxX

Batgirl or better known as Barbara Gordon had heard of the reports on Harley and Ivy's team up and was currently on the lookout for the two per Batman's request. Though, instead of finding those two she had caught sight of someone who she hadn't seen in some time.

A woman who resembled a cat scrambled across the buildings roofs with cat-like grace and ease. Many knew this beautiful woman as Catwoman, but to those who were more close to her knew her to be Selina Kyle.

Selina was an infamous cat burglar in Metropolis and probably one of the best that this world had seen. She even had somewhat of a shaky relationship with Batman that often shifted between the two either working together or Batman trying to arrest the feline woman.

Selina looked at the priceless jewelry in her hand that had beautifully crafted diamonds shaped into small heads of cats designed onto the necklace. She let a feline like smile grace her lips as she used her whip as leverage to jump onto the next rooftop.

Just as she was about to cross over the roof again her senses picked up on a small whistling sound. The sound came closer until an object struck the ground in front of her. The object in question was something she had seen before… a Batarang. She looked to the source of the person who threw the Batarang finding the female apprentice of Batman.

"Well, well, look what the cat dragged in. What are you doing back in Gotham; you're supposed to still be on probation aren't you?"

"Is that how you say hello to an acquaintance nowadays?" Selina retorted.

"Don't act as if were friends with each other. I asked you a question."

Selina huffed in mock irritation, "Aww, you're no fun. At least Batman was a gentleman. Yes, if you must know I am still on probation, but this jewelry was too difficult to resist, and I have a hunch that it'll definitely help fund my nature preserve."

"Even if your reasons are for a good cause, I can't just let you steal that. It doesn't belong to you, now hand it over." Barbara held her hand out for the jewelry.

"Sorry kid, but I have no intention of giving it back" Catwoman bent down into a cat like fighting stance.

Barbara frowned. She would rather not fight the woman since she was not truly a bad person, but she couldn't just let her leave with the jewelry. She posed herself her own fighting stance.

Both girls stared each other down, waiting for the other to make the first move. A minute seemed to pass by and Barbara grew impatient so she decided to strike first. Within seconds the two were on each other, both throwing a flurry of well-placed kicks and punches. Neither seemed to be gaining the upper hand on each other, but the two were so absorbed into each other that they failed to notice that someone was watching them from afar.

XxX

Naruto arrived at the disturbance he had felt earlier to find two women in costumes fighting with each other. Naruto recognized them both as Catwoman and Batgirl. The two were really going at it and Naruto was impressed with how good their hand to hand combat abilities were. He had overheard the two's argument before they had begun fighting, but was curious to see what they were capable of and he was not the least bit disappointed.

Both showed great skills, but Naruto's eyes caught how Selina was holding back a bit. That was mostly because she was known to abhor killing as much as Batman did, so she unconsciously held back.

Naruto smirked to himself as an idea popped into his head. "You planning to do what I think you're gonna do?" Kurama asked with only one eye lazily opened.

Naruto nodded, "Of course, I think it's time for another appearance."

XxX

Barbara ducked to avoid a spinning kick to the head. At the rate they were going, she was just going to tire herself out. A part of her even realized that Selina was holding back while she was going all out, but her pride as Batgirl would never admit that out loud. She momentarily thought of calling Batman or Robin for backup, but she quickly scratched that thought, her pride just wouldn't let her do it.

Simultaneously, they broke apart from their bout to observe the other. Both of them breathed deeply, but Barbara's breath seemed to be slightly more haggard.

Clapping sounds caught both of their attention. To their surprise a man who they both had seen in the news recently was sitting on top of a statue above them; the Hokage. But that wasn't what had come as a surprise to the girls. It was the fact that not only had they not noticed the man's presence, but he was also doing something that was not by 'normal' human standards possible. The blonde ninja was standing upside down on the statue without any support whatsoever.

The Hokage stopped clapping and spoke in a deep baritone voice, though not quite as deep as Batman's. "Both of you put on a great show of skills there. I'm impressed at how good your hand to hand combat capabilities are." He said before walking a few steps and jumping down, landing perfectly on his feet with practiced ease.

Selina quickly regained her composure to question this new mysterious man; she had seen stranger things in her days. She placed one hand on her hip as she flashed Naruto one of her classic seductive smiles. "Glad you enjoyed the view, but would you mind introducing yourself, if only for a proper greeting."

Naruto gave the feline woman a grin, which could not be seen behind his mask. "My mistake, I admit that I wasn't always one for manners. My real name is… not important. However, you may call me Hokage. I'm currently on something of a world tour and just recently came to Gotham in order to see the sights after my visit to Metropolis. It's a pleasure to meet you both." He finished, bowing slightly to the women.

Now that Naruto had gotten a closer look at the two he had to admit that they both looked better in person than on photo, especially Selina Kyle. Selina stood at a good 5ft, 7in and wore a black leather jumpsuit that she left unzipped slightly near her breast line, showing off her body's slender curves. Naruto actually had to make an effort to keep himself from looking below her face. Even though he had promised himself that he would never become a pervert like Jiraiya, he couldn't help but feel that the man had gotten to him slightly while they were on their training trip. Ever since then Naruto has had an eye for pretty girls and an eye for observing the outfits they wore which showed off their figures like the ones Selina and Batgirl were wearing.

"I've heard of your many exploits miss Kyle, and from what I've seen so far, your skills weren't exaggerated in the least. Just as beautiful as you are deadly, and you even share a love for animals, particularly cats. I myself am considered to be a fox. Though, while I do admire your activism with the protection of animals, I have to disagree with some of your methods."

"Well, someone's done their homework. So is that what your truly here for, to arrest Miss Kyle?" Barbara questioned. Batman himself had tried on several occasions to persuade the cat lover to stop her criminal activities, though to no avail. As discreetly as she could, the redhead activated a signal to Batman and Robin. Batman had told both Tim and Barbara to notify him if either one had gotten in more trouble than they could handle or have come into contact with the Hokage since he had a hunch that the blonde ninja may come to Gotham after finding out about his surprise visit to Metropolis.

Naruto just shook his head, "Honestly I have no ulterior motive or desire to apprehend her. I just thought I would try my hand at convincing Miss Kyle here to change her methods."

Selina raised a brow in slight curiosity, "Really now. Batman has already dabbled in that area before. What makes you think you can convince me to change my ways" she used air quotes with her fingers.

"Because I know that despite your criminal activities, you're actually a decent person under that mask. Unlike the scum of Gotham you don't hurt innocent people or try to kill anyone which shows that you're not a bad person, just someone who does what she thinks she's right. You may have good reasons to do what you believe is best, but you're not using the best of methods to achieve what you want."

A frown crossed Selina's face, "You don't know me Hokage. You've only just met me a few minutes ago. And there's nothing wrong with my methods." The volume in her voice steadily increased as her hand gestured toward the surrounding city.

"These people I steal from deserve what they got coming for them. They are all criminals who manipulate people to do their bidding just for the sake of money and any other selfish reasons!"

Naruto closed his eyes in deep thought contemplating her words and sensing her growing emotions before he opened them again. "So your saying you only steal from the rich and corrupt because they don't deserve the treasures they possess which they might've acquire through illegal actions?"

The response got both girls to raise their eyebrows at hearing his response.

Selina wasn't deterred. "I guess you could say that, however I do admit that any cat like artifact or jewel I see is one I tend to desire as well".

Believing she had won the conversation, Selina decided to take her chances and escape off the ledge. As soon as she turned though she felt someone's hand hold her shoulder firmly in place. Surprise reached both women's faces when they noticed that it was the Hokage.

'That's fast! I didn't even notice him move.' Was both girls' collective thoughts. From the contact he had with Selina, Naruto could feel her emotions; anger and grief.

"Do you pour your love into animals because you feel that they are as mistreated as you once were?" Those words struck a chord within Selina.

Seeing her reaction Naruto continued. "I'm right aren't I, if so I can guess it has something to do with your deceased parents. You give animals the love you always wished you could've had with them before they were gone and you were left alone in this world".

That caused something in Selina to snap.

"Shut up!" Selina hissed slapping his hand away from her shoulders.

Barbara was startled by Selina's sudden outburst. Never before had she seen her lose her cool. But just what had happened to her parents to get her this wild up.

"Don't you dare bring them in the conversation. Besides how could you know how I feel?"

"Because I have also felt the pain of losing my family." Selina's eyes widened when she saw his eyes. They bore similarities to her own. Eyes that showed a tragic past that would never leave you for the rest of your life. Selina tore her eyes away from the shinobi, they reminded her too much of the look she use to have as a kid. She tried to forget those tough times she experienced on the streets of Gotham as a child and of her parents.

Naruto had done a full checkup on both Batgirl and Catwoman's files and history. After some digging Naruto found out she was really a beautiful young woman named Selina Kyle who held a tragic past. For reasons unknown to him, her parents had died when she was only a child. This left her without any parents as a kid, who had to adapt fast to live on the dangerous and corrupt streets of Gotham. Her situation felt so similar to his own when he was a kid that Naruto couldn't help but feel sympathy for the woman.

Naruto could see she was struggling with her emotions and decided to leave it that for now as he stepped back to give her some space. "I can see you need some time to think about what I said."

Selina didn't respond back, she only pulled out the jewelry she had stolen earlier, throwing it at Batgirl, who deftly caught it on reflex.

"That's only because I know I can't beat you both at the same time." She lied but Naruto knew she understood where he was coming from, even if she didn't know what exactly he had experienced.

Selina back flipped to the edge of the roof, blowing a kiss towards Naruto. "Until the next time Hokage. It was definitely a meeting I won't be forgetting anytime soon. You've given me plenty to think about." She said with her emotional mask back on as she let herself fall off the edge, disappearing into the shadows of the night.

Batgirl ran over to the ledge quickly to see Catwoman running off in the far distance. "Great! She got away. Why would you just let the thief run away like that? And what were you two talking about?"

"She needed some time to think about what has happened and it's not my place to say anything about her past even if I knew what it was. If you really want to know then you should ask her yourself, not me." Naruto replied calmly as he looked to where Selina vanished. He could've easily followed her, he could've read her mind with the Human path to fully see what she had been through but he didn't want to purposely invade her privacy or let her see him transform his eyes into the rinnegan.

Naruto's eyes narrowed for a moment as he sensed something near him before he let out a hidden smirk. "Oh and you can come out now Batman and Robin. I know your there."

Batman was surprised that the Hokage had found him and Tim so easily. They had made sure not to jeopardize their position, so how? Not deterred in the least Batman glided down by Barbara's side giving her small glance to make sure she was fine. He then turned his attention towards Naruto, scrutinizing him in every detail for even the slightest sign of hostility. Batman noticed that the man may portray an aloof attitude, but his stance proved otherwise. The dark night noticed that Naruto's stance took the appearance of someone who was just standing, but really he was in a stance that was ready for defense or offence; further proving that this man had been trained well in martial arts.

Naruto himself studied the Batman and his family. Looking at them together reminded him of his time with Team 7. Batman acted like the Jonin (High Ninja) sensei while Batgirl and Robin were his Genin (Low Ninja).

"From the look I think your concealed face had I'm guessing you were wondering how I detected you?" Naruto said to see if he could get a reaction from the Dark Knight.

As his reputation proceeded Batman showed no reaction or a twitch of an eye but he decided to answer. "Hardly anyone could sense my presence, your one of the short few who has".

"I didn't detect your presence" Naruto said in amusement.

Now that got Batman to raise his concealed eyebrows in curiosity and confusion.

"Then how did you sense me and Robin?" He asked not really expecting him to tell him how but figured he'd might as well keep him talking to find out more about him.

"Your good at hiding your presence but you can't hide the life energy your own body emits" Naruto said a little confidently.

Batman was a little surprised the Hokage actually answered and told him how he detected him. "My life energy you say. So I take it that means you're able to sense the presence of all living things that are around you. Most likely insinuating that you either sense, hear the heartbeats or sense the body heat given the fact that you had your back turned to us the entire time you were talking to Catwoman. Never did your eyes move to our hiding position until we revealed ourselves after you called us out, but then again you could be telepathic and merely sensed our thoughts before calling us out."

Naruto gave a small clap at the Dark Knights deduction, he reminded him of Shikamaru when he analyzed his adversary and tried to find out their abilities with only a small amount of clues. "Not bad you viewed my actions and processed them with the most likely possibilities although sorry to say that your assumption is incorrect"

Batman for some reason wasn't surprised to hear that. After all he only knew so little about the Hokage and how his powers worked so he didn't really have a good estimate of what they are yet. Although Batman did notice something about the Hokage. He looked into his eyes and the small top part of his face that wasn't covered and noticed his skin with how it looked both in color and tightness. He saw that his skin structure made him out to be a teenager possibly a few years older than Tim but possibly not older than Barbara herself.

"Also don't expect me to give out more info on myself because that's as much as I'll give you. So with that topic out of the way would you care to tell me why you're here as I didn't think it would take all three members of the bat family to deal with Catwoman, or were you looking me?" Naruto asked even though he pretty much knew the answer already.

"Both of you really, I came to deal with Catwoman but instead I also found you here" Batman said while continuing to observe Naruto.

"Hmm well then I guess you know I'm here now. So is there something you want from me?" Naruto said while eyeing all 3 Gotham heroes.

"I overheard your conversation with Miss Kyle. While I appreciate the fact that you're trying to convince her to turn sides, that still doesn't mean I trust you." Batman spoke with a glare.

Naruto leveled Batman's glare with his own, 'Sheesh, Selina said that this guy was a gentleman? The guy looks like he's stuck into a permanent glare mode.' Kind of reminded Naruto of Konoha's top ANBU interrogator; Ibiki Morino but then again he had actually seen him laugh and smile while Batman had yet to even give a smirk or grind.

Sensing the tension in the air, Naruto decided to lighten the mood, "You know you should really lighten up. When was the last time you actually relaxed? I swear if you glare anymore, your face will be stuck in a permanent frown."

Tim and Barbara were surprised at the Hokages change in demeanor and how he talked to Batman. No one had ever brushed off the 'Bat-glare' before. They both had to stifle a laugh that was threatening to come out.

If possible Batman's glare sharpened even further before relenting somewhat. 'Perhaps a different approach will get me more answers.' The Dark Knight thought.

"Ever since your first appearance in San Francisco I've been keeping close taps on you. Where exactly did you come from?"

Batman spoke in fluent Japanese, thanks to his studying of many different foreign languages. This was also a way of testing if the Hokage may have relations to the rumors of his supposed Japanese heritage.

Hearing this Naruto let out a happy grin "Aw, you speak my primary language? I guess I shouldn't be all that surprised considering who you are, but it's nice to speak this language with someone else for once even if it is with a grouch like you. As for where I'm from, sorry but I'd rather not divulge that to you yet since I also don't trust you either."

Batman's brow creased in slight confusion, "Are you saying that you don't come from Japanese heritage despite it being your primary language?"

"It's complicated but no I'm not." Was Naruto's vague answer.

Batman could tell that he wouldn't divulge any more than that, and the man hadn't given him reason to interrogate him yet so he wouldn't press that subject anymore. Instead he switched topics.

"From what I've seen in your previous fights and the current stance you have now, it's obvious that you've had intense training in forms of martial arts."

Naruto allowed a smile to grace his lips. He was impressed with the Bats detective skills. It made him wonder if Batman could possibly be able to outsmart even a certain lazy shinobi he knew.

"Very astute of you to notice… and I can take a gander that you've mastered a high level of martial arts yourself, if your apprentices are anything to go by." Only a master in many forms of martial arts could teach these kid's such discipline and skill to be fighting crime.

Tim and Barbara were somewhat frustrated that they couldn't understand what the two were chatting about, but both knew it was probably best not to interrupt so they stayed quiet.

Before Batman could continue their conversation police alarms wailed nearby, catching everyone's attention. When Batman turned back to the Hokage he was surprised to find him gone with no trace of him anywhere.

'Now I know how everyone feels when I do that to them. It's actually kind of annoying'. Batman idly thought.

Batman pulled out his communications link to connect with the police transmissions. It appeared that rumors of Ivy and Harley teaming up were true. They were currently held up in an abandoned warehouse where they were holding several civilian hostages. Bruce signaled for Tim and Barbara to follow his lead as they left to Ivy and Harley's location.

Naruto meanwhile was watching the bat family begin to move together to the sound of the sirens from a building he was standing upside down on. He decided to stick by and watch what happens in case they may need some help.

One thing Naruto had to admit was that things had gotten more interesting.

End